der Bemessungszeitraum
Translation
assessment period, reference period, basis period
Examples
Der Bemessungszeitraum für die Steuer ist das Kalenderjahr.
The assessment period for the tax is the calendar year.
Grammar Patterns
the assessment period ((for sth.)) der Bemessungszeitraum ((für et4)) The assessment period for the pension will be recalculated.
Similar Words
der Bezugszeitraum (reference period), der Abrechnungszeitraum (accounting period)
Etymology
Composed of 'Bemessung' (assessment) + 'Zeit' (time) + 'Raum' (space/period). It literally means an 'assessment time-period'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'be-messen-zeit-raum'. It's the 'time-room' (Zeitraum) for 'measuring' (messen) something, like taxes or benefits.